Paper Castles

(Verse 1) Once upon a time in our little street, I thought you were an ally, sweet. Shared my stories, opened my gate, Didn't see the masquerade, 'til it was too late. (Pre-Chorus) You played the friend when the stage was set, Needed a pawn for the secrets you’d get. "Heya neighbor," was the mask you wore, Dropped crumbs of my trust, across the floor. (Chorus) Paper castles in the rain, Built on whispers, nurtured in pain. You come and go with the wind's blow, Friend in the light, foe in the shadow. (Verse 2) Bent my back in your garden, under sun’s glare, Thought your intentions were true, laid bare. But you traded kindness for whispers in the dark, A serpent in blooms, left a venomous mark. (Pre-Chorus) Your silence spoke when my back was turned, Felt the sting of rumors, lessons unlearned. Accidental texts, screens capturing lies, Showed your true colors, under twilight skies. (Chorus) Paper castles in the rain, Built on whispers, nurtured in pain. You come and go with the wind's blow, Friend in the light, foe in the shadow. (Bridge) In the dead of night, my phone would glow, Messages spreading from a friend turned foe. Crafting your tales as I flew south, Words spun with poison from your mouth. (Verse 3) I kept my secrets, locked them tight, Refused to play your games, fight your fight. You craved my stories, my darkest fears, Ammunition for your charade, as it appears. (Chorus) Paper castles in the rain, Built on whispers, nurtured in pain. You come and go with the wind's blow, Friend in the light, foe in the shadow. (Outro) Now I know the price of the trust I gave, In the ruins of friendship, I must be brave. Paper castles washed away, In the storm you brewed, I will not stay.